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Banks urged to reform commission clawbacks
by James Mitchell • 4 Nov 2015
One of the mortgage broking industry’s peak bodies has called for the major banks to reform the practice of... READ MORE
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Brokerage drives evolution of property auctions
by Huntley Mitchell • 4 Nov 2015
Loan Market and Ray White’s Bendigo franchises have teamed up to educate vendors and buyers on the benefits of... READ MORE

Adelaide Bank increases variable interest rates
by James Mitchell • 3 Nov 2015
Following the RBA’s decision to leave rates on hold today, an Australian bank has announced it will increase its... READ MORE
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RBA reveals rate decision

by James Mitchell • 3 Nov 2015
The Reserve Bank of Australia has announced the result of its first monthly board meeting since the big four banks... READ MORE

Teachers Mutual launches new low-rate mortgage

by James Mitchell • 3 Nov 2015
Teachers Mutual Bank has launched a new variable home loan rate aimed at owner-occupiers. READ MORE
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Young brokers 'hungrier' for success
by Emma Ryan • 3 Nov 2015
One broker believes the industry’s younger generation has a hunger for business that is having a positive impact on... READ MORE
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Reserve Bank under pressure to cut rates: HSBC
by Taylee Lewis • 3 Nov 2015
With inflation sitting at 2.2 per cent and recent increases in mortgage rates, the Reserve Bank may be forced to cut... READ MORE
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Building approvals improve in September
by Huntley Mitchell • 3 Nov 2015
New figures have revealed that Australia experienced a slight increase in building approvals during September following... READ MORE
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Two more banks raise variable rates
by Huntley Mitchell • 3 Nov 2015
Two of Australia's non-major banks have announced increases to their variable home loan rates. READ MORE
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Suncorp ups variable rates
by Huntley Mitchell • 2 Nov 2015
Suncorp Bank has today announced it will increase its variable interest rates for owner-occupier and investor loans. READ MORE

AMP increases variable rates
by James Mitchell • 2 Nov 2015
Another non-major lender has announced it will increase its variable home loan rates. READ MORE

Iden Group to offer 300-basis-point rate discounts
by Huntley Mitchell • 2 Nov 2015
Iden Group has launched a new white-label offering that it describes as “probably the best lending innovation that... READ MORE
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Mortgage Choice appoints new GM
by Emma Ryan • 2 Nov 2015
Mortgage Choice has announced the appointment of a new general manager of distribution. READ MORE
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Data shows drop in broker complaints
by Emma Ryan • 2 Nov 2015
New figures show the number of complaints related to brokers has decreased over the past 12 months. READ MORE
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Aussie gives FHBs $25,000 deposit
by Emma Ryan • 2 Nov 2015
An Aussie Home Loans mortgage broker has helped secure a couple’s first home loan as part of a national competition... READ MORE

Bankwest lifts variable rates

by James Mitchell • 30 Oct 2015
Bankwest has decided to up its variable mortgage rates. READ MORE
Angus Raine

Real estate giant expands financial services offering
by James Mitchell • 30 Oct 2015
A national real estate group has revealed plans to grow its financial services arm after rebranding the division and... READ MORE
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Connective outlines 2016 growth strategy
by Huntley Mitchell • 30 Oct 2015
Leading mortgage aggregator Connective is confident that it can boost its home loan settlements by 25 per cent by... READ MORE
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Young brokers better equipped for change
by Emma Ryan • 30 Oct 2015
One young broker sees her youth as a distinct advantage in an industry where change is inevitable. READ MORE
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New home sales decline
by Reporter • 30 Oct 2015
A decline in new home sales during September was reflected in both the detached and non-detached segments of the... READ MORE

ME raises variable rates
by James Mitchell • 29 Oct 2015
A non-major lender has announced it will lift its variable home loan rates. READ MORE
John Flavell

Mortgage Choice concedes to being ‘outpaced’

by James Mitchell • 29 Oct 2015
Mortgage Choice has spoken out about its fall in market share and deteriorating share price. READ MORE
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Property investors increasingly turning to brokers
by Emma Ryan • 29 Oct 2015
A new survey has revealed the important role mortgage brokers play in providing services to property investors. READ MORE
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Nominations open for 2016 Better Business Awards
by Reporter • 29 Oct 2015
The process to find the leading brokers in each state has begun, with nominations now open for the 2016 Better Business... READ MORE
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Brokerage’s success down to ‘family’ mentality
by Huntley Mitchell • 29 Oct 2015
A Sydney-based brokerage has attributed its success to the group’s “family” mentality after becoming the only... READ MORE